LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 18 of 33
June 27th, 2019
The frosting is not yet set on this cake. That was the message sent by the United States Supreme Court after it vacated a ruling that effectively put a pair of Christian bakers out of business for sticking to their religious guns.
Catholic High School Fires Gay Teacher to Avoid Removal From Catholic Diocese
June 26th, 2019
A Catholic high school in Indianapolis let a gay teacher go after months of negotiation. The Catholic Archdiocese told them to fire the teacher or lose their Catholic affiliation. Now community members are outraged.
Vatican Rejects Transgender Identity in New Official Document
June 17th, 2019
Apparently feeling threatened by the growing popularity of progressive views on gender and sexual orientation, the Vatican is trying to promote a “positive and prudent sexual education” which stresses to students the “full original truth of masculinity and femininity.”
Are Evangelicals Responsible for LGBT Skepticism of Religion?
June 14th, 2019
The Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Study found that LGBT adults are losing their religion. Is a lack of Evangelical acceptance driving LGBT adults away from church pews, or is it something else?
Should Catholics March in Pride Parades?
June 6th, 2019
While some Roman Catholic leaders do participate in Pride events, many more do not – often citing their belief that homosexuality should not be celebrated.
'Queer Eye' Star Jonathan Van Ness Officiates Wedding for Seattle Couple
June 4th, 2019
According to reports, Jonathan Van Ness got his ordination through the ULC in order to help couples legally tie the knot. One Seattle couple was lucky enough to call JVN their wedding officiant.
Alabama Refuses to Air "Arthur" Episode Featuring Same-Sex Wedding
May 24th, 2019
Alabama has decided not to air the season premiere of the famed children’s television show “Arthur” because it features a same-sex marriage between two of the characters.
BYU Students Claim Punishment for Reporting Sexual Assault
April 19th, 2019
As higher education institutions face a reckoning over sexual violence on campus, some Brigham Young University students say they are actually being punished by the school for reporting their own sexual assaults.
Presidential Candidate Says Gay Marriage Brought Him “Closer to God”
April 12th, 2019
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg said that coming out as gay and getting married to his husband brought him "closer to God" - comments that sparked a public spat with Vice President Mike Pence.
TN Bill Would Let Adoption Agencies Discriminate Against Gay Couples
April 8th, 2019
Adoption agencies in Tennessee may soon be allowed to prevent same-sex couples from adopting a child from their system if it conflicts with the organization's religious beliefs.
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